Sensex commenced the day 215.59 points lower, opening at 69,438.13, while Nifty marked a 63.15 points decline, initiating trading at 20,878.25. Among the Nifty companies, 21 witnessed advances, while 29 faced declines.
"IndiGo flight 6E 2172 operating from Delhi to Ranchi returned to Delhi as a precaution due to a momentary technical caution," the airline said in its statement.